Industry Focus 2026

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Industry Focus 2026

Industry Focus 2026 is predicted to be the busiest yet with a packed programme featuring key industry leaders from across the sector. From development to finance, from animation to book adaptations, Industry Focus is one of the key industry events for the screen sector in the UK.

Across the 5 days, running from Monday 2 March till Friday 6 March, there will be over 35 events from panel discussions, Live Pitches and networking, plus the opportunity to book one to one meetings with leading industry figures.  

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Industry Schedule

Explore the Industry Focus 2026 programme, via our schedule webpage, by viewing full calendar days across the event. Read our breakdown of announcements, including Press & Industry screenings of GFF26 titles, here.

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Industry Focus 2026, serving as the central hub for Scotland's screen sector, will return from Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March. 

In 2026, the programme will return to the Social Hub Glasgow, in the heart of the Merchant City, which will host a selection of the events.  This year’s programme will continue to match the exponential growth of industry Focus, featuring a host of panels, live pitches, keynotes, and networking events with leading industry professionals from across the UK and beyond.


Industry Focus is at the heart of the festival, creating a bustling hub of activity during the festival dates and continuing all year round. This is where we forge connections, share fresh new thinking and nurture the filmmakers of tomorrow. 

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Industry accreditation is now open for GFF 2026. Head over to Accreditation to find out more. 




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Contact Us:
Industry@GlasgowFilm.org 


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Industry Focus 2026 is predicted to be the busiest yet with a packed programme featuring key industry leaders from across the sector. From development to finance, from animation to book adaptations, Industry Focus is one of the key industry events for the screen sector in the UK.

Across the 5 days, running from Monday 2 March till Friday 6 March, there will be over 35 events from panel discussions, Live Pitches and networking, plus the opportunity to book one to one meetings with leading industry figures. 

P&I Schedule


Download the Press & Industry schedule here
Please note, this schedule is subject to change. 


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Events Timings 


Sunday 3rd March: 
  • Book to Screen, 13:00 – 15:00, The ARC 
  • EXPO Workshops, 10:00 – 17:00, Hilton Clyde, (CLOSED EVENT)  
  • BBC Scotland Comedy Showcase, 19:00 – 21:20, The Glee Club 

Monday 4th March: 
  • Coffee Morning, 10:30 – 12:00, Adelaide Place
  • Fireside Chat with Asia Muci, 10:45 – 11:45, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Scotland & Europe: Screen Talent Europe, 12:30 –13:30, Adelaide Place
  • Working Differently Panel & Networking, 12:30 – 14:00, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Case Study: Falling into Place, 14:00 – 15:00, Adelaide 
  • Script Spotlight with BAFTA, 14:30 – 15:45, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Animatic Live Pitch, 16:00 – 17:30, Adelaide Place. This event is expected to be very busy, please arrive 15 minutes before to avoid disappointment. 
  • Networking Reception, 18:00 – 19:30, Adelaide Place

Tuesday 5th March 
  • Little Pictures Showcase, 10:00 – 12:00, Cineworld 
  • Coffee Morning, 10:30 – 12:00, Adelaide Place
  • Fireside Chat with UK Global Screen Fund, 10:30 – 11:30, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Current Climate: The Distribution & Exhibition Landscape, 12:30 – 13:15, Adelaide Place
  • Keep Keeping It Short with NFTS Scotland, 12:30 – 13:30, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Working in Hostile Environments, 14:00 – 15:30, Adelaide Place
  • Seeing the Whole Picture: how to make productions more safe, inclusive and efficient with the Film & TV Charity, 14:00 – 15:00, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Filmonomics Welcome Session, 15:30 – 19:30, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite (CLOSED EVENT)
  • Documentary Filmmaking with Kevin MacDonald, 16:00 – 17:00, GFT 1 
  • Networking Reception, 17:30 – 19:30, Adelaide Place
  • After Hours: GFF Film Quiz, 19:00 – 23:00, The Glee Club 

Wednesday 6th March 
  • ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund and GFF breakfast, 9:00 – 10:15, (Closed event),  
  • Coffee Morning, 10:00 - 11:00, Adelaide Place
  • FilmHub Scotland Members Day, 10:00 - 17:30, Robert Burns Suite, Hilton DoubleTree
  • Filmonomics, 10:00 - 16:30, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite (CLOSED EVENT)
  • Fireside Chat, 10:30 – 11:30, Hilton DoubleTree, Lomond Suite
  • Short Circuit: Journey Through a Low-Budget Short, 11:30 - 12:30, Adelaide Place
  • The Small Print, 12:00 - 14:00, Hilton DoubleTree, Lomond Suite 
  • Short Circuit: Scotland’s Got Talent (Development), 13:00 - 14:00, Adelaide Place
  • Reaching Audiences & Creating Impact with Reclaim the Frame, 13:30 - 14:55, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite 
  • Short Circuit: Mistakes Were Made, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Adelaide Place
  • Sharp Shorts Showcase, 15:30 - 17:30, GFT 
  • Short Circuit: To Short or To Feature, That is the Question, 16:00 - 17:00, Adelaide Place 
  • Networking Reception, 17:30 – 19:30, Adelaide Place
 
Thursday 7th March 
  • Coffee Morning, 10:30 – 12:00, Adelaide Place
  • Changing Role of the Sales Agent with Sophie Green, 11:00 – 12:00, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite
  • Industry Focus 10 Year Vision, 12:30 – 13:00, Adelaide Place
  • Town Hall, 13:30 – 14:30, Adelaide Place
  • Think Tank: Future of Shorts to Feature Pipeline, 14:00 – 16:00, Hilton DoubleTree, Clyde Suite, (CLOSED EVENT)
  • Next Gen, 15:00 – 16:00, Adelaide Place
  • Screen Scotland Strategy Launch, 16:30 – 17:30, Adelaide Place
  • Networking Reception, 17:30 – 19:30, Adelaide Place
  • After Hours: GFF Ceilidh, 19:00 – 23:00, The Glee Club 



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Our Industry Programme is at the heart of the festival, creating a bustling hub of activity during the festival dates and continuing all year round. This is where we forge connections, share fresh new thinking and nurture the filmmakers of tomorrow. 

Industry Focus would not be possible without the support of our major funders Screen Scotland, British Film Institute and Glasgow Life.  


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Industry Focus 2025

Our Industry Programme is at the heart of the festival, creating a bustling hub of activity during the festival dates and continuing all year round. This is where we forge connections, share fresh new thinking, and nurture the filmmakers of tomorrow.

Industry Focus 2025 will run from 3 – 6 March 2025, and delegate passes are now on sale. Head over to Accreditation to find out more.

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